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I am often asked if people are doing themselves a disservice by listing their home before or during the holidays. There are some great reasons for listing your home in the “slower” months (i.e. November and December). First of all, the buyers who are shopping around this time of year are serious buyers and the window shoppers usually stay home this time of year. There is also a lot less inventory this time of year so you have less competition for those serious buyers that are out there. With this time of year also prime for job relocation, those buyers are serious and motivated and are willing to pay top dollar for a great home. Homes typically look the best during the holidays due to the decorations and homes being in order to host family. With your home looking its best, it can be a great time to show your home. Finally, with your selling your home now, you are positioning yourself to be a buyer in the spring and allowing yourself a head start when there are more buyers and more homes on the market.

If this is something you are considering and would like consultation, I am happy to speak with you on a one-on-one basis. Give me a call at (973) 214-0691. Thanks and have a great day!

I wanted to focus on some of the high-end homes on the market, specifically in Millburn and Short Hills. Many of our clients are interested in new construction and there are many misconceptions about what it takes to get into new construction and what you get for the money. First, there is very little new construction under $2 million. Actively on the market, there are two homes that are under $2 million and they are both on White Oak Road.

Of the 37 homes that are on the market above $1.7 million, one-third is new construction. Comparatively, 1/3 of the houses that have sold in that $1.7 million range were new construction as well. In the past 12 months, 81 homes have sold in that price point and 25 of those were new construction.

In regards to the $2-2.5 million price point, you typically get between 0.3-0.4 acre lot, 6-7 bedrooms and 6-7 bathrooms. When you breach the $2.5 million price point, you can expect to get between about a ½-3/4 of an acre lot. The average days on market for these homes is 75 days, but this can be larger due to the fact that some homes are re-listed and the selling price is about 95% of the list price. Since the homes are built on spec by the builders, it takes time for the price to come down to market value; this is where the buyers usually come in. The most raved about features for new homes is the high ceilings, low maintenance and ten year warranty.

If you have any questions or interests in these homes, please call me (973) 214-0691. Thanks and have a great day!

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Why Hire Me?

Shannon Aronson started her local real estate career 8 years ago with investment properties, both renovating houses for resale and acquiring rental properties. In the past few years, Shannon has shifted her focus to assisting her customers and clients to meet their needs. Because of her experience with buying and selling, Shannon is sensitive to the needs and expectations of buyers and sellers.

Shannon and her team have come to understand that the moving process is a very emotional and stressful time. It is their mission to guide people through this important time. For sellers, Shannon's team provides a research-based marketing plan that sells home quickly and for top dollar. For buyers, they take the time to listen to all of the priorities of the client. They pride themselves on finding the perfect home for all their clients.

What our happy North Central New Jersey clients have to say

"Shannon acted as my agent to buy a home during a divorce negotiation--it was a delicate time for me overall and she was not only totally respectful of my privacy (disclosure of my situation could have affected the purchase negotiations) but she was so knowledgable and supportive that I never worried that I didnt have the onfprmation I needed to make the best long term decision for me at a time when it was difficult to think clearly, let alone make a major purchase. Shannon's ethics are impeccable and her support team is warm and professional. I couldnt recommend her any higher."